Steiner Aviation Expands MRO Capabilities to Cover Citation, King Air, Falcon and Embraer Types at Ohio Facility

Steiner Aviation International expanded airframe maintenance capabilities at its Akron-Canton Regional Airport facility to cover Citation 500/550/560, King Air and Falcon types, adding five new technicians.

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The expansion signals continued growth in independent regional MRO capacity as smaller providers add multi-type coverage to compete with larger maintenance networks for operator business.

Steiner Aviation International has expanded its airframe maintenance and inspection capabilities at its Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK) facility in Ohio, adding Cessna Citation 500/550/560 series, all Beechcraft King Air models and all Dassault Falcon types to its portfolio, alongside an already established Embraer ERJ 135/145 program. To support the increased workload, the company hired three airframe and powerplant technicians and two avionics technicians, and is planning additional hangar and shop space to accommodate larger aircraft.

General manager Kevin Steiner said the expansion is about giving operators another choice for high-quality maintenance backed by personal service and accountability, adding that the company provides a level of personal service and commitment that can be difficult to find at a larger MRO. The expanded airframe capabilities complement the company's existing avionics repair, installation and upgrade services. Steiner Aviation has operated at Akron-Canton Regional Airport for more than 25 years.